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Old Jun 14, 2019 | 07:08 AM
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I'm considering doing a DK customs tank lift to my 09 heritage. Looking for any input or experience with doing this mod. Pictures are welcome!


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Old Jun 14, 2019 | 07:46 AM
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Me too on my 08 Heritage. I'll be watching this thread.
 
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Me too on my 08 Heritage. I'll be watching this thread.
You go first and let me know!

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It doesn't look too tough...
 
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I have these (or something that looks very similar on my Rocker), the only thing is that the offtake is a little higher than before (the bottom the tank is no longer parallel to the ground) which results in a reduced useable tank volume, some day I will calculate/figure out by how much....)

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Old Jun 14, 2019 | 09:12 AM
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I did this on my old 06 fxst . Its easy as hell to do
 
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According to DK website you lose about 1/8 of a gallon. Nothing substantial.
 
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Well, I tried to test my tank clearance for s tank lift but rear tank mounting bolt is ridiculously torqued and buggered up. I am unable to loosen it.
Guess my rank lift will have to wait until I find a way to solve this issue...
 
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Try heating the head of the bolt with a soldering iron. might have red loctite on it.
 
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I am trying to do this now but can't get the tank to lift up more than an inch. That rear bolt was a bugger but finally gave in.
 
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